Generator Technician

Generator Technician

Job Summary

The Generator Technician installs, commissions, repairs and services generators.

Job Functions

• Repairs and services generators
• Inspects, repairs, services, and starts up load bank test requirements on equipment
• Troubleshoots equipment and services generator components including alternators, wiring, switches, and batteries.
• Applies proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating
• Identifies the problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps, determines corrective action
• Repairs and troubleshoots engines
• Performs on site maintenance and repair to customers equipment
• Participates in the on call schedule by taking call periodically

Requirements / Experience

Other Information

The Generator Technician may be located at each branch and reports to the Service Manger, or General Manager where applicable. Hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, with OT as needed. Physical demands are moderate, to extreme at times, and typically require the following : 50% sitting, 25% walking and 25% standing, though standing for long periods may be more frequent with needs of task. Frequent lifting of supplies and material, carrying, pushing and / or pulling may be required. Must be able to work in a shop environment where central A / C and heating are not provided.

Frequent travel required.

FLSA Standard

Non Exempt

Training

Generator Technician training is to be carried out at any branch location necessary . The General Manager is responsible for the Generator Technician's training. When possible the training will be directed by the Service Manager, conducted with the assistance of an incumbent Generator Technician as appropriate.

The following tasks shall be initially trained on the Generator Technician function :

The Generator Technician shall be trained on the following software, as needed :

The following PPE shall be required by the Generator Technician :